When were leather fire buckets used?

Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a leather fire bucket used for?

Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Leather Fire Buckets

English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket

$1,016

English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century English Victorian leather fire bucket with later handle and worn red paint finish to the exterior.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Leather Fire Bucket Catch All Umbrella Holder Hermes Drupre Lafon Era

$1,500

Art Deco Leather Fire Bucket Catch All Umbrella Holder Hermes Drupre Lafon Era

By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique 19th-century leather fire bucket, traditionally used in bucket brigades before the advent of municipal water systems and motorized fire engines.

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

$1,978

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780. Good quality leather fire bucket.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Paint

Fine Painted 19th C. Fire Bucket

$595

Fine Painted 19th C. Fire Bucket

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Leather covered wood in red paint with a black top edge and brown leather strap. H. 11" without strap, H. 19" with strap, Diam. 9 3/4" Condition: Please see detail photos. There is ...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of George IV Period Fire Buckets

$4,400

Pair of George IV Period Fire Buckets

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of George IV period fire buckets. In black painted leather with riveted construction and remnants of a white painted interior.

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

British Umbrella or Cane Holder Vintage Fire / Powder Bucket

$975

British Umbrella or Cane Holder Vintage Fire / Powder Bucket

By British Colonial

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handcrafted thick saddle leather vintage British fire , powder bucket with handle and canvas interior .

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

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Antique Leather Fire Bucket

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Antique Leather Fire Bucket

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Antique leather fire bucket for storing water in case of fire.

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19th Century American Edwardian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

19th Century Massachusetts Leather Fire Bucket

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H 17.625 in Dm 9 in

19th Century Massachusetts Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Woodbury, CT

Massachusetts leather fire bucket with swing handle painted dark green and red with lettering "W.F.C., 1847 W.B.

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1840s American Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

George III Early 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 11 in D 9 in

George III Early 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Shustoke, GB

A beautifully patinated and wonderfully decorative, George III, original painted leather fire bucket, dating from the early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century British Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Leather Fire Bucket

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 10 in

Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crest detail with brass hardware. Thought to be English in origin. Early 20th century. DIMENSIONS: 12"H x 10"DIA

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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets

Located in Litchfield, CT

Sandwich, Massachusetts. Leather, painted surface. Condition: Virtually in untouched original condition, the original handles accompany the buckets.

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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Fire Bucket With Worn Painted Surface

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Antique Leather Fire Bucket With Worn Painted Surface

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking very distressed worn leather bucket

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19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Rare Georgian Leather Royal Fire Bucket

Unavailable

H 10 in W 13 in D 13 in

Rare Georgian Leather Royal Fire Bucket

Located in London, GB

A rare Georgian fire bucket, circa 1800. This particular example is the much rarer blue colour.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

A Fine Late 18th Century Fire Bucket

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H 11.25 in Dm 11.25 in

A Fine Late 18th Century Fire Bucket

Located in New York, NY

A fine late 18th Century fire bucket with crest depicting the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. The lion represents England and the Unicorn represents Scotland. They have b...

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18th Century and Earlier English Regency Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Paint

Set of Three Leather Fire Buckets

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H 11 in Dm 9.5 in

Set of Three Leather Fire Buckets

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Nice set of three 18th C English leather fire buckets, 1790. Dimensions 11 inches (28 cms) high 9.5 inches (24 cms) diameter.

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18th Century English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

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H 13 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Ongar, GB

A beautiful 19th century leather fire bucket with a lovely Royal Coat Of Arms.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

English Estate 19th Century Red Leather Fire Bucket

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H 9.45 in W 10.63 in D 11.03 in

English Estate 19th Century Red Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th century leather fire bucket. Rivetted and iron rim. England Circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

18TH C. ENGLISH ORIGINAL PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET

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H 11 in D 9 in

18TH C. ENGLISH ORIGINAL PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ENGLISH ALL ORIGINAL SALMON PAINT WITH GILDED LETTERING MADE WITH LEATHER FIRE BUCKET

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Georgian Black Leather Fire Bucket, English, 19th Century

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H 9.5 in W 10.25 in D 12 in

Georgian Black Leather Fire Bucket, English, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique black leather fire bucket with hand-painted elaborate British insignia, England, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

English Leather Fire Bucket with Coat of Arms

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H 10 in Dm 11.5 in

English Leather Fire Bucket with Coat of Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English leather fire bucket with a metal rim gilt decorated with the English coat of arms depicting a lion and unicorn centering a crest on a red ground, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Early 20th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, 1900

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H 20.87 in Dm 10.04 in

Early 20th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, 1900

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An Early 20th Century Antique Tan Leather Fire Bucket Dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900, this antique tan leather fire bucket is a fascinating and decorative piece of ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Antique George III Riveted Leather Fire Bucket, Late 18th Century

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H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 11.03 in

Antique George III Riveted Leather Fire Bucket, Late 18th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE LEATHER FIRE BUCKET A hugely decorative piece with bags of character.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 12.5 in Dm 10.5 in

English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

Leather handle typical form decorated with crown and creste

Category

19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 10.75 in Dm 12.5 in

English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

CYLINDRICAL WITH A LOVELY RED PAINT AND TRACES OF A CREST.

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19th Century British Antique Leather Fire Buckets

English Antique Leather Fire Bucket with Coat of Arms

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H 11.82 in Dm 9.06 in

English Antique Leather Fire Bucket with Coat of Arms

Located in Lincoln, GB

Exquisite English Antique Leather Fire Bucket, adorned with a distinguished coat of arms, is a remarkable blend of functionality and historical charm.

Category

19th Century Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Victorian Painted Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Victorian Painted Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

Yellow color typical form with British crest , handle.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Victorian Red Leather Fire Bucket

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H 10.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Victorian Red Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

With handle and bearing a royal crest

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

George III Leather Fire Bucket

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H 16 in Dm 13 in

George III Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

With central Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom on a dark blue ground. Conical shape with handle. Identical bucket in the collection of Russborough House, County Kildare, Ireland.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Georgian Style Yellow Leather Fire Bucket

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H 12 in Dm 12 in

Georgian Style Yellow Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

CYLINDRICAL WITH BAIL HANDLE,DECORATED WITH A ROYAL CREST.

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19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Fantastic Original Painted 19thc Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 5 in D 9 in Dm 9 in

Fantastic Original Painted 19thc Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19THC LEATHER & METAL FIRE BUCKET FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS ORIGINAL SALMOLN PAINTED AND GILDED LETTERS "FIRE' BUCKET RETAINS THE ORIGINAL RIVETS ON THE BASE TOO.IT APPAIRS TO BE N...

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19th Century American Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Fantastic Early English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

Fantastic Early English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fabulous character rich early English fire bucket, hand painted with regal crest of two horses and oval medallion with crown.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

English Red Leather Fire Bucket, Early 20th Century

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H 11.25 in Dm 10.25 in

English Red Leather Fire Bucket, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a leather handle, a gilt painted ring at the top section, and decorated with brass nailheads.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Early 18th Century English Leather Fire Bucket with Original Handle

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H 11.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Early 18th Century English Leather Fire Bucket with Original Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare leather and copper banded fire or Pete bucket.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

19th C fire bucket

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H 13 in Dm 9 in

19th C fire bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th Century English leather fire bucket with riveted construction.

Category

19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Leather and Copper Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Leather and Copper Fire Bucket

Located in Benington, Herts

A good example of a mid-19th century antique leather fire bucket. In good condition with a lovely original waxed color.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Fire Bucket

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H 10.5 in Dm 11 in

19th Century English Fire Bucket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English red leather fire bucket. With leather handle and centrally emblazoned with the English Royal Coat of Arms.

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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

19th Century Victorian Leather Bound Fire Bucket, c.1890

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H 15.56 in W 12.8 in D 12.41 in

19th Century Victorian Leather Bound Fire Bucket, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian crested leather fire bucket, with rich patina and an Armorial crest with the original handle and studwork CONDITION In Great Condition - some wear con...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 11.5 in

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century george iii leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780. Good quality leather fire bucket.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Paint

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 11.5 in

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780. Good quality leather fire bucket.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Paint

19th Century Victorian Leather Bound Fire Bucket from Frogmore House, C.1890

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H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in

19th Century Victorian Leather Bound Fire Bucket from Frogmore House, C.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian piece of royal history, a leather fire bucket from Frogmore House. This royal residence where Queen Mary lived is a stones throw from Windsor Castle...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars

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H 7 in W 5 in D 12 in

19th Century Rare New England Brass Wall Bracket with Hearts & Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic folky wall hanger could be used to display leather fire buckets or other American objects. This wonderful as found condition and originally it comes from the state of ...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

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H 21 in Dm 19 in

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

Located in Buchanan, MI

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET. WOULD MAKE A GREAT LAMP.

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19th Century Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

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H 19 in Dm 10 in

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th century leather and painted wood fire bucket.

Category

19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Wood

Very Rare circa 1740 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle

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H 10.83 in Dm 10.04 in

Very Rare circa 1740 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1740 iron and leather bound fire bucket with original handle I have another which is circa 1800 listed under my oth...

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1740s English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Painted & Giltwood Fire Buckets, Circa 1840

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H 11.25 in Dm 9.5 in

Pair of English Painted & Giltwood Fire Buckets, Circa 1840

By Merryweather and Sons 1

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English painted and gilt wood fire buckets with riveted iron upper and lower bands, leather carrying handles, and original tin lined fitted interior.

Category

1840s English William IV Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Fire Starter Bucket with a Coat of Arms

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H 12.5 in Dm 105 in

19th Century English Fire Starter Bucket with a Coat of Arms

Located in Hixson, TN

An original 19th century english fire starter bucket wrapped in leather and painted red with the Queen Elizebeth II coat of Arms.

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Georgian Red Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in Dm 11 in

Georgian Red Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Essex, MA

Georgian red leather fire bucket. Circular tapered form with royal crest.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 10 in Dm 8 in

19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Dallas, TX

A mid-19th century leather fire bucket. A metal ring around the top of the bucket is affixed by metal tacking and additional metal tacking around base and has a leather handle.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

American Leather Fire Bucket, circa 1824

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H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in

American Leather Fire Bucket, circa 1824

Located in Incline Village, NV

American leather fire bucket "S. Billings No. 1" Dated "1824".

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1820s American Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

German 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket Dated 1846

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H 13 in Dm 10 in

German 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket Dated 1846

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German leather fire bucket, dated 1846.

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19th Century German Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Red Leather Fire Bucket, England, 19th Century

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H 9.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Georgian Red Leather Fire Bucket, England, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique red leather fire bucket with elaborate hand-painted British insignia, body having a circular tapered form, England, early 19th century.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Fire Bucket or Wastebasket, English, 19th Century

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H 11.5 in Dm 12 in

Antique Leather Fire Bucket or Wastebasket, English, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rich brown leather fire bucket or wastebasket with hand-painted crest or emblem, England, 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

19th Century Painted Leather Fire Bucket "J. Mansfield"

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H 12.75 in Dm 7.75 in

19th Century Painted Leather Fire Bucket "J. Mansfield"

Located in Southampton, NY

Painted leather fire bucket “J. MANSFIELD No.1" 19th century fire bucket, 1800-1850 Wonderful pale green body with black top and bottom rim and handle.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, circa 1880

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H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique 19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique 19th century English leather fire bucket, circa 1880s Handmade fire bucket with hand painted station number Dimensions 6" diameter at the base x 8" diameter at the m...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Leather Fire Bucket with Initials E.C, circa 1880

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H 12 in Dm 10 in

Leather Fire Bucket with Initials E.C, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A fine leather fire bucket with red painted initials E.C and the number 12, circa 1880.

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1880s British Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Early English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 10 in D 10 in

Early English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Redding, CT

A Superb specimen. Signed "Birmingham, P.Connelly." Lovely Equestrian motif. The leather and painted surface is In excellent condition.

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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

18th Century English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

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H 10.75 in Dm 10.5 in

18th Century English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Nashville, TN

18th century English hand painted leather gallon fire bucket Wonderfully aged and patinated oil painting of a cherub rising from a shell form flanked by dolphins.

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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

19th Century Leather English Fire Bucket, circa 1800s

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

19th Century Leather English Fire Bucket, circa 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

All leather fire bucket with leather handle and metal rings.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

English Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket. Circa 1850

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H 7.5 in Dm 15.5 in

English Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket. Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

English leather fire bucket with hand painted Coat of Arms "God and my right" with original leather carrying handle and cloth lined interior.

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1850s British William IV Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Fire Bucket 19th Century Leather England

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H 14.5 in Dm 8.6 in

Fire Bucket 19th Century Leather England

Located in New York, NY

Fire bucket made in England during the 19th century. Canes are not included in the price. Canes are $100-$250 each.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Nice Rare circa 1800 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle

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H 12.21 in W 11.62 in D 12.01 in

Nice Rare circa 1800 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1800 iron and leather bound fire bucket with original handle I have another which is early 18th century listed unde...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

Spanish Leather Fire Bucket

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H 13 in Dm 13 in

Spanish Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Natchez, MS

19th c. Spanish Leather fire bucket with crest

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19th Century Spanish Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Leather Fire Bucket Dated 1792

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H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in

Leather Fire Bucket Dated 1792

Located in Tongeren, BE

so nice .....asymmetrical this handmade leather fire bucket, N°42 signed with "1792"

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Funky Old Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11.5 in Dm 13 in

Funky Old Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an old leather fire bucket. Heavy leather, with lots of age and use.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

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H 20 in Dm 8.25 in

Early 19th Century Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Woodbury, CT

Early 19th century New England leather fire bucket with swing handle. Painted dark green and yellow inscription - J.

Category

Early 1800s American Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather, Paint

19th century English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 13.5 in Dm 8.5 in

19th century English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Summerland, CA

Very handsome English leather fire bucket. Displays British Royal coat of arms.

Category

19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Leather

Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin

$899

H 6.75 in Dm 7 in

Antique Painted Primitive Covered & Finger Staved Sugar Pail, Bucket or Firkin

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This folk art finger staved covered sugar bucket or firkin shows no indication of a specific maker, or country of origin. We presume this covered bucket originated from Europe, possi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene

$595

H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Toleware cachepot or planter. Decorated to both sides with a scene of Don Quixote and his companion Sancho riding atop a horse and donkey respectively With two s...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

English Navette Form Mahogany Brass Banded Peat Bucket, Circa 1800

$7,500

H 14.75 in W 17 in D 12 in

English Navette Form Mahogany Brass Banded Peat Bucket, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English navette form mahogany & riveted brass banded peat bucket with the original mounted brass handle. Early 19th century.

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Umbrella Holder

$2,800

H 23.5 in Dm 10 in

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Umbrella Holder

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jacques Adnet style leather umbrella holder with fantastic patina Signature whipstitching and brass hardware detailing Large in scale - and great function! France, 1940s

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1940s French Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck 1950s Paper Basket in Patinated Saddle Leather and Brass

$3,091

H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in

Carl Auböck 1950s Paper Basket in Patinated Saddle Leather and Brass

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful 1950s leather paper basket with brass handle by Carl Auböck, Austria. Made by Werkstätte Carl Auböck and sold at Danish Modern retailer Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Great...

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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Real Argentinian Leather Waste Paper Basket, Italy, 1970s

$1,087

H 13.39 in Dm 12.6 in

Hollywood Regency Real Argentinian Leather Waste Paper Basket, Italy, 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Waste bin paper bin Origin: Italy (design and production), Argentina (leather) Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency waste bin paper bin was produced in th...

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1950s Italian Bauhaus Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Original Painted Lard Bucket

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 8 in D 8 in

19th Century Original Painted Lard Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century lard bucket in original blue and grey painted surface is in fine as found condition. The lid is stamped P.Square Pure Lard Co. under the painted surface. Fantastic ...

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1890s American Country Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Boxwood

Large Irish George III Mahogany Peat Bucket

$5,700 / item

H 26.25 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in

Large Irish George III Mahogany Peat Bucket

Located in Westwood, NJ

A large Irish George III carved diagonal reeded brass bound peat bucket with carved shells, removable brass liner and handles.

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2010s English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Umbrella Holder

$2,800

H 19 in Dm 7.25 in

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Umbrella Holder

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jacques Adnet style leather umbrella holder with fantastic leather patina Signature whipstitching and brass hardware detailing France, 1940s

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1940s French Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

1950s Carl Auböck Stamped Austrian Leather & Brass Loop Handle Wastepaper Basket

$3,875

H 11.25 in Dm 7.88 in

1950s Carl Auböck Stamped Austrian Leather & Brass Loop Handle Wastepaper Basket

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional, rare, and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern wastepaper basket, designed by the master of Austrian "tactile modernism," Carl Auböck II (1900–1957), and hand-crafte...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bound Peat Bucket

$1,150

H 15 in Dm 10.5 in

Brass Bound Peat Bucket

Located in Huntington, NY

19th century Brass Bound Peat Bucket with Brass handle. The rough-hewn outside bound with brass bands and copper rivets.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket

$2,900

H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in

19th Century Boat Shaped Bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th century boat shaped bucket in brass with copper banding and brass carrying handle, useful for a waste-paper basket or for kindling next to a fireplace.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly

$1,600 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 16.5 in

19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful antique Industrial iron metal bucket can be used for logs, kindling, fireplace tools or put a piece of glass, wood or stone on top and use as a side or end table. Two matc...

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19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Copper Log Bin Coal Bucket Fireside Bucket Planter

$1,289

H 12.01 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Antique Georgian Copper Log Bin Coal Bucket Fireside Bucket Planter

Located in Suffolk, GB

A wonderful large antique Georgian copper log bin dating from the early 19th century. Hand crafted in heavy gauge copper with a substantial wrought iron swing handle and brass rim, t...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Copper

Vintage Brass Coal Bucket with Handle, 1940s Fireplace Accessory

$495

H 9 in W 13 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Brass Coal Bucket with Handle, 1940s Fireplace Accessory

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage solid brass coal bucket with handle. A great accessory for your fireplace.

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20th Century Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Coal Scuttle

$1,152

H 46 in W 42 in D 25 in

Antique George III Quality Coal Scuttle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality coal scuttle of a helmet shape having brass carrying handles standing on a circular base Dimensions: Height 46 cm (18.11 in) Width 42 cm (16.54 in) Depth ...

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19th Century English George III Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Copper

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$4,200

H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Glimpse of Something That Seemed All Potential - Nude Original Oil Painting

By Rick Sindt

Located in Chicago, IL

Using pornography as a vehicle for understanding, Rick Sindt's work explores the discovery and development of queer attraction. Sindt transforms pornographic stills, repurposing them...

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2010s Contemporary Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th Century Greek Revival Copeland Spode Bowl

$2,600

H 3.5 in Dm 8.5 in

19th Century Greek Revival Copeland Spode Bowl

By Copeland Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A vibrant Neoclassical Revival decorative bowl in the 'Greek' pattern made by Copeland Spode in the late 19th century. Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman...

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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Earthenware, Pearlware

Large Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket

$295

H 14.25 in W 13.75 in D 7 in

Large Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This bracket could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to any living room, dini...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

$12,000

H 72 in W 16 in D 13.75 in

Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian

By Samuel Anderson Robb

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An impressive early 20th-century carved and polychrome painted cigar store Indian standing approximately 6 feet tall to the tip of the feathers. The base features replacement boards—...

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1920s Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile

$1,193

H 5.71 in W 5.71 in D 0.52 in

16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s ...

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16th Century Dutch Medieval Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Neoclassical Iron Transom Mirror, Forged Steel, France, 1880

$1,850

H 39.5 in W 79 in D 1.25 in

Antique Neoclassical Iron Transom Mirror, Forged Steel, France, 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror from France made from a customized transom of forged steel. The half spherical mirror features 14 compartments with antiqued mirror.

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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model

$1,600Sale Price|46% Off

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Wood

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

$3,800 / set

H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...

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1920s English Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s

$4,122 / set

H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Iron

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

$62,071

H 122.84 in W 179.93 in D 17.72 in

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788A Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm Toge...

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19th Century Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Oak

Large Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns and Carved Capitals, c. 1810

$3,490

H 59.25 in W 29.5 in D 4 in

Large Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns and Carved Capitals, c. 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exquisite Empire mirror in Cuban mahogany with carved anthemions as antefix decorating the crown molding and columns with carved acanthus capitals flanking the mirror and frieze, ...

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1810s Danish Empire Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Tall Stately Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns, Denmark, c. 1820

$3,450

H 68 in W 31.75 in D 3 in

Tall Stately Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany with Columns, Denmark, c. 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful tall stately and elegant Empire mirror in fine Cuban mahogany with well-articulated carvings of anthemions as antefix decorating the crown molding. Turned columns wi...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

$3,800

H 79.5 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign. Mid-1...

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

$2,585

H 16.93 in W 49.22 in D 31.11 in

Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table

Located in London, London

Coffee table Rustic Handmade from reclaimed wood Four rectangular legs with cut outs to support the top Heavy three beam top France

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Oak

Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s

$1,717

H 21.66 in Dm 10.63 in

Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s

By Peter Behrens

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Brass

Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket

$825

H 20 in W 17 in D 7.5 in

Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a very large scale Italian carved giltwood wall bracket. It is a majestic mid-century piece. I believe the bird to be a Ho Ho bird, but it could also be an eagle. It is in ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Leather Fire Buckets

Materials

Giltwood

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Antique Leather Fire Buckets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique leather fire buckets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique leather fire buckets — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Antique leather fire buckets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique leather fire buckets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Victorian and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique leather fire buckets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Merryweather and Sons are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Leather Fire Buckets?

Prices for antique leather fire buckets start at $295 and top out at $7,250 with the average selling for $1,200.

Questions About Antique Leather Fire Buckets

When were leather fire buckets used?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a leather fire bucket used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.